Wage and Hour Articles

• Do I have to pay my employees overtime?
  Generally, if you allow your employees to work overtime, or more than 40 hours in a one week period, the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”), which is a … More
• Overtime Pay for Work Done Outside of the Office
  The advent of cellular phones and the internet have provided many people with the opportunity to work remotely. Employees no longer have to be at their desk all … More
• In this economy, I’m afraid of being laid off from my job. What will I do?
  In the case of some layoffs that involve many workers or an entire workplace, the Worker Adjustment and Retraining (WARN) Act may apply. If the WARN Act is … More
• Wage and Hour Law Enforcement
  Many employees are protected by federal laws which mandate a minimum wage, overtime pay and fair pay that is free from discrimination. Employees can contact the … More
• What to Do if You Have Not Received the Pay to Which You are Entitled
  You go to work every day, perform your job and you expect to be paid in return. In fact, you probably rely on that pay to meet some if not all of your financial … More
• Who Must be Paid the Federal Minimum Wage?
  In an effort to protect workers, President Roosevelt signed the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in 1938. The Act, among other things, provided for a federal minimum … More
• Possible Damages for Wage and Hour Law Violations
  Most employees make an agreement with their employers that in return for going to work and performing their jobs they will be compensated with wages. The federal … More
• The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009
  Just days after being inaugurated, President Barack Obama signed a new piece of legislation that was designed to bring fair pay to American workers. The law, … More